Storm Desmond: Dramatic rescues, floods and disruption

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Storm Desmond, which has hit parts of northern England and Scotland, has left devastation in its wake.

Here is a selection of pictures capturing the fall-out as more than 1,000 people were evacuated, tens of thousands left without power and streets left under water.

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The fourth storm of the winter strong enough to be named by the Met Office, Storm Desmond has left a trail of chaos in its wake

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Widespread flooding has meant the Army has been mobilised to help those affected

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The city of Carlisle was one of the worst hit places. Rescue teams have helped evacuate many people from their flooded homes

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Evacuations continued in Carlisle into the afternoon. Around 350 army personnel have been drafted in and West Midlands Fire Service has sent teams and specialist equipment

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People in the area had shown "incredible community spirit", floods minister Rory Stewart told the BBC

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A major incident was declared in Cumbria, where eight rescue centres are providing accommodation for those forced to leave their homes

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Provisional figures suggest 352mm of rain fell in 24 hours in the Lake District - which would be a new British record if verified, the Environment Agency said

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Carlisle was flooded in 2005 and 2009, and now again, with the full extent captured in this aerial photo from a helicopter

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An electricity substation lies submerged as 55,000 properties remain without power

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Roads and traffic suffered major disruption as high-sided vehicles were hit by high winds and roads closed due to flooding

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Storm Desmond was also felt further south. People watched waves close to the harbour wall at Porthcawl, south Wales, as the bad weather hit